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Sunday, April 28, 2013

Wool Dryer Balls from 3 Generations of Designs: Review and Giveaway!

I have been dying to try wool dryer balls for quite some time. As a cloth diapering and natural minded (most of the time!) mama, the idea of wool dryer balls was really kind of cool.

Honestly I thought the idea was cool even before I knew all of the awesome benefits!

So when I came across Kelly from 3 Generations of Designs and saw her lovely hand made wool dryer balls, I knew I had to have a set.


When the first arrived in the mail I literally squealed with delight! They were dense and soft and squishy and completely 100% natural. I had a load of cloth diapers in the washer so I instantly pulled everything out of the dryer and  tossed it on the couch to be dealt with later *ahem* neatly folded the stack of laundry before launching these gorgeous wool dryer balls into their rightful home, tossing my wet cloth diaper inserts inside and turning the machine on to wait for the magic to happen.

I am pretty sure I danced around the laundry room for a few minutes before realizing that I should probably go attend to that aforementioned stack of laundry.

After a little time had passed and I couldn't stand it any more, I checked on my inserts.

To my amazement, what would have normally been a still damp pile of inserts was fluffy, light, and completely dry.

And did I mention soft? Ohhh they were soooo soft!

I was kind of flabbergasted. I mean honestly. How could five little wool balls do this magic?

The *science* behind the benefits of these wool balls has a lot to do with air flow. As the balls are bouncing around the dryer they are creating gaps and spaces in between the clothes which allows the clothes to dry faster because they aren't just rolling around in a big wet heap. This significantly reduces drying time. I have done several loads since the first and what would normally have taken 60-70 minutes now takes about 30. It is seriously unbelievable the difference they have made.

The wool also helps reduce static electricity and softens clothes like a fabric softener sheet would do but without chemicals. I know, right?! I like the benefit of the scent fabric softener sheets give, so I asked 3 Generations of Designs about scenting the dryer balls. Turns out it is super easy! I had some Tea Tree Oil on hand and simply put a few drops onto one of the balls (you could definitely treat all of the balls but I didn't bother) and toss it back into the dryer. Easy peasy!

I really wish I would have found these guys sooner... But if I had, I wouldn't have crossed paths with 3 Generations of Designs which means I wouldn't have this amazing giveaway lined up for you.

So it worked out, you know?

So about this giveaway: I have a bunch of ways for you to get in on the action. It is mandatory that you like 3 Generations of Designs on Facebook, and make sure you are a follower of my blog. There is a button over on the right side of my page that you can click to become a follower. If you are mobile, you will have to use a computer or visit the full site (non mobile) version of my blog.

Feel free to complete as many or as few of the non mandatory tasks as you would like. There are even a few offered every day.

The winner will receive one set of two dryer balls from 3 Generations of Designs. It is recommended to use 3-5 dryer balls to see maximum effects, and I have 5 and could instantly see the difference, so it is up to the winner if they would like to purchase additional dryer balls from 3 Generations of Designs. If you don't win, don't worry! You can still order wool dryer balls through 3 Generations of Designs' Facebook page!

The contest will end on Mother's Day. As part of my Mother's Day Celebration, I am holding a few giveaways this week, all to end on Mother's Day. That way three lucky moms (or dads... you guys count, too, don't worry!) will all have a nice gift for Mother's Day. All prizes will be shipped out within a week after the prizes have been claimed. Winner has 48 hours after notification to respond and claim their prize. Winner does not pay shipping if they are inside the continental United States. Shipping charges may be required from winners outside of the US. Like Mom Made reserves the right to request shipping from international winners, but may choose to pay shipping costs.








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70 comments:

  1. I would love to see a giveaway for natural, cloth safe detergent!

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    1. I am glad to see you say that... Keep checking back this week and you may be pleasantly surprised!

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  2. now following! Not sure what this google account thingy is, but I'll roll with it! lol.

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  3. Since it's almost summer, all kinds of green things for the garden and back yard! I'd love a compost kit giveaway! :) I think I'm following ... I'm trying to!

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    1. A compost kit! What a great idea! I will have to look in to that! Thanks for following Like Mom Made! I am happy to have you aboard!

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  4. I would love to see a giveaway for green cleaning products.

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    1. Thank you for your entry! I have some posts about homemade green products in the works, maybe I should plan a giveaway around that? Great idea, thanks!

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  5. These look like an awesome dryer tool :)

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  6. I would love to see a cloth diaper detergent giveaway....or a cloth diaper giveaway ;)

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  7. Following, but I think I clicked "private" so I don't know if you can see it. lol I recently tried EcoNuts trial pack and fell in love, so I purchased a big bag of soap nuts from NaturOli. They have made my cloth diaper washing frustrations dissipate at my mom's house. I'm so in love with them! Other than that, I honestly have no clue what else I'd like to see. I'm slooooowly getting into the "crunchy" stuff.

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    1. I love NaturOli as well! I am actually writing a review on them to post tomorrow... So check back... *sings* maaaybe there will be a surprise in store!

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  8. hi! I've been wanting to try these so bad!

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  9. I've been wanting to try wool dryer balls for awhile now. We use gdiapers. Other green products were wanting to try are cloth napkins, re-usable lunch bags (sandwich, snack) and natural cleaners. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  10. I love cloth diapers.. that would be my current favorite eco friendly product :-)

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  11. Hi everyone! All GREAT suggestions and I am very excited to continue bringing you eco friendly and mom approved giveaways.

    Please be certain you are including your email so I can identify you if you are posting as unknown or under a screen name that isn't the same as your actual name. :)

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  12. I get excited about easy to make at home cleaning or household products! Also fun and healthy recipes :)

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  13. I have been really wanting to try wool dryer balls for quite a while. You have a great blog!

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  14. These wool dryer balls look amazing! Fingers crossed :)

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  15. Following LMM :) (Amanda Tengler)

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  16. Reusable Sandwich and snack baggies are always a fun thing to get and I would love to see an Amber giveaway! (Amanda Tengler)

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  17. I would love to see anything gardening related! We just got everything planted for this summer! Also following!

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  18. I love my cloth diapers and planetwise wetbags. I also love that you are doing a soapnuts giveaway. Gardening is a huge passion of mine so anything to do with that would be awesome. Reusable snack type bags would be great. I've been wanting to try the wool dryer balls, so I hope I win. Even more than any of these things though I would have to say that Amber necklaces (like teething necklaces) would be the best giveaway imaginable. My kids have all loved theirs!

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  19. I love dryer balls and cloth diapers!

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  20. I have been wanting to try these for a while

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  21. I haven't tried dryer balls yet and would love to!

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  22. I would love to try soap nuts! They fascinate me with how they are completely natural.

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  23. Would love to see cloth diapers, wooden toys, and WORK AT HOME mom and dad stuff. =)

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  24. I have been wanting to try soap nuts but would love to see some unpaper towel giveaways! they're on my 'to buy when i have money' list!

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  25. i'm following! i would love to see some gardening-related giveaways as that is all i can think about right now! :D that, or maybe some un-paper towels, bamboo towels or something of the like! thanks so much for the giveaway!
    beth c

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  26. i love cloth diapering. we are also pretty green in the whole house aspect. we dont use chemical cleaners and we reuse alot. we are trying for a garden with vegtables this year but i do not think it will work out. love all kinds of giveaway!!

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  27. I like cloth diaper and accessories giveaway. Mama cloth and eco friendly detergents are good too.

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  28. I would love win this!! I can't follow you by GFC, the link show me an error :(

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  29. I would love to see a make your own cloth diaper detergent.

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  30. I'm now following Like Mom Made! Exciting!

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  31. I cant get enough of green & ecofriendly laundry detergents! especially for cloth diapers and my precious baby's sensitive skin:)

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  32. I use dryer balls and love them.

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  33. I never tried wool dryer balls but they seem great! What I've very recently started getting excited about is mama cloth! I'd love to see some more mama cloth giveaways.

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  34. ALSO I am now following like mom made! :)

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  35. CLoth diapers have really opened up a world of Greener lifestyle choices for us, I am due in September so I am most excited about them!

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  36. My favorite green products are cloth diapers.

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  37. Definitely cloth diaper giveaways!

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  38. I'm completely new to the whole "Crunchy Mama" thing. I'd like to see some natura cloth diaper detergent. I was using all free and clear (bc I didnt know any better) yeah needless to say I did ALOT of stripping! lol Great blog glad I found ya!

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  39. Following, Like eco friendly gardening we do Organic gardening and would love supplies like seeds plants or canning supplies to put the stuff up when its ripe Yuum.

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  40. Green detergent would be great or anything related to gardening.

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  41. Glass straws, of green DISHwasher detergent :)

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  42. Mama cloth and natural cleaners!

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  43. I'm folling now like mom made on GFC

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  44. bath and body products and cleaning products

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  45. I'm following. I would love to see green laundry detergent!

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  46. I'm following your blog as Pixel Berry Pie Designs. I would be interested in eco-friendly dishwasher detergent!

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